Charlie Kennerley
HOME Cinema
Manchester
5
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with extensive experience in customer service and teamwork. Proven ability to maintain a positive attitude while delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments. Skilled in problem-solving, time management, and collaboration, ready to contribute effectively to team success.
Work history
Chief Lighting Technician / Camera Assistant
6 Months- Aligned camera setup precisely with director's vision for specific shot composition.
- Configured lighting fixtures to enhance scene illumination, supporting artistic vision for each take.
- Collaborated with camera operators to achieve planned shot angles.
- Secured gear for safe transport during daily location changes, ensuring equipment integrity.
- Collaborated with makeup artists and costume designers to maintain consistent on-screen appearance across all scenes.
- Followed shooting script closely to deliver precise results as planned.
- Cleaned lenses meticulously to support high-quality image capture on set.
- Captured high-quality stills and audio during various shoots.
- Planned social media video content with marketing team ahead of releases.
Theatre Set Designer
8 Months- Read scripts thoroughly, extracting key details that informed the creation of accurate environment designs.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure continuity in design elements across all aspects of production.
- Constructed detailed scale models to accurately represent finished sets.
- Supervised installation of sets on location ensuring safe practices were followed at all times.
- Communicated effectively with construction team to translate designs into physical structures on stage or location shoots.
- Met tight deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of craftsmanship on busy film sets.
- Attended rehearsals to make necessary adjustments or improvements to the set design.
Garden Centre Volunteer
3 Months- Ensured visitor and personnel compliance with safety rules, minimising injury risk and promoting a safe atmosphere.
- Maintained visitor and personnel compliance with rules and safety procedures minimising liability and injury risks.
- Collected rubbish, stored furniture, and sanitised surfaces daily to maintain cleanliness and ensure a welcoming environment.
- Prepared guest areas with supplies and rooms ready for arrivals.
- Guided guests to correct seating locations and provided information on facility amenities to enhance visitor experience.
Electrical Apprentice
3 Years 4 Months- Checked electrical wiring tasks to ensure compliance with safety standards in workplaces.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify regulatory compliance for electrical systems.
- Installed industrial machinery to maintain smooth production operations across shifts.
- Maintained inventory records to ensure availability of parts and adherence to production schedules.
Skills
Lighting design
On-set time management
Production scheduling
Numeracy competence
Creative problem-solving
Quick learner
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptive communication
Reliability
Education
Higher National Diploma - Film, Television and Radio
GCSEs
Languages
Latin
Elementary
Timeline
Chief Lighting Technician / Camera Assistant
HOME Cinema
2026.01 - 2026.07Read More
The Manchester College
Higher National Diploma from Film, Television and Radio
2025.09 - 2027.06Read More
Garden Centre Volunteer
Hulme Garden Centre
2025.01 - 2025.04Read More
Theatre Set Designer
Royal Exchange Theatre
2024.09 - 2025.05Read More
Electrical Apprentice
R&D Security/L.Comm/Diverse Security
2021.08 - 2024.12Read More
Wellington Road Secondary School
GCSEs
2018.09 - 2023.06Read More